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Wright Flower and Brick Shop Opened in Lafayette

The local floral business has introduced a new Lego rental cafe for customers in Lafayette.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Wright Flower and Brick Shop in Lafayette has launched a new cafe space offering customers interactive building sessions with plastic blocks. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Owner Tyler Cotterman has launched a new Lego rental cafe at the long-standing Wright Flower and Brick Shop. The business offers interactive building experiences alongside its traditional floral services.

Why it matters

The owner introduced the concept to meet the demand for interactive social experiences in a college town environment. This hybrid model allows the historic florist to diversify its offerings for the local community.

Lego rental sessions are available for $20 per table for a two-hour duration. The initial Lego inventory is valued at approximately $2,000.

The players

Tyler Cotterman

He is the owner of the shop who introduced the new Lego rental cafe model.

Wright Flower and Brick Shop

It is a long-standing local business that now combines traditional floral services with interactive building experiences.

The details

Customers can book two-hour building sessions through an online reservation system. The shop maintains its stock through a contract with an authorized Lego distributor while continuing retail flower operations.

Timeline

  1. 1947: Wright Flowers began serving the Lafayette community.

  2. June 2026: The business moved into its current location.

  3. October 10, 2026: The Lego rental cafe officially opened.

Market Landscape

This expansion follows the broader retail diversification trend by incorporating an interactive service to engage new customer segments. It positions the shop to compete for consumer time and attention in a changing local retail environment.

Residents can now reserve tables for two-hour sessions to use the shop's Lego sets for $20. Floral retail operations remain accessible during standard business hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The takeaway

Hybrid business models can provide a strategy for established shops to remain relevant by offering unique local experiences. Residents interested in the new offering should utilize the online booking system to secure their preferred time slot.

Further reading

Find more updates on new businesses in the area on the Lafayette Openings & Closings page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Purdue Exponent.

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